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AGES 5- 7

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Mariah the Wonderer – Reading and Art Workshop

Mariah is an adventurous little girl who learns an important lesson about connecting with people who are different from her. Author Tahira Sheriff‘s reading will be followed by a workshop with Shimali Perera that allows you to explore the important themes of the book through art.

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Refreshments

10:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Call and Response

An introductory session, with Kimaya de Silva, to the African folklore tradition of call and response. Singing, Music and movement are vital components of this form, which focuses on building community ties through storytelling.

12:00 AM – 12:45 PM: Lunch

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Mahadena Mutta – Immersive story telling.

Listen to a story about this much loved Sri Lankan folk character as you walk around and recreate the world he lives in. Using your imagination, you will be able enter the world of the story for an immersive experience with Tehani Chitty.

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM: What We Did Today

Participants will share their memories from the day and record them through art in this wind down session guided by art therapist Shimali Perera.

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Meditation

You’re never too young to learn about the benefits of meditation and self-reflection in a final short session for the day conducted by drama therapist Tehani Chitty.

AGES 8 – 11

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Looper Tales

Be soulful, outrageous, witty or even just downright silly as you create spoken word narratives with looper artist Larry T. Hill. Learn how to make soundscapes and musical tracks to accompany your story, using just voice and a looping pedal.

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM: Refreshments

10:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Collaborative Writing

Chat with author Deshan Tennekoon about storytelling, and then work with a partner to write your own story.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 PM – 4:00PM: Akimbo’s Creatures OR Andare’s Adventures

** Participants must choose one or the other of the following. These are two parallel sessions.